Cholesterol News

Drug cuts cholesterol by 25%

A new drug called mipomersen reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) "bad" cholesterol by nearly 25% when added to current therapy in people with a rare genetic condition.

Diet changes cut cholesterol

Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by revamping their dietary fat intake, even if they are already on cholesterol-lowering statins, a new study finds.

SA reaching its cholesterol goals?

In response to the growing health and economic burdens of heart disease, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals has launched a landmark national study of 3000 patients.

Low cholesterol a sign of cancer?

Low total cholesterol may be a sign of cancer rather than a cause, some researchers shows.

Statins can protect against flu

A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves - cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.

A wider use for statins

Statins could be as beneficial for people with acceptable cholesterol readings but high levels of inflammation as they are for those with high cholesterol levels.

Biking Against Rheumatism

Cape Town paediatric rheumatologist cycles from Brussels to Copenhagen.

Whole flaxseed cuts cholesterol

Adding whole flaxseed to your diet, but not flaxseed oil, may help lower your cholesterol levels, hint the combined results of multiple studies.

Exercise benefits differ by sex

How much health benefit you get from physical exercise might depend on your gender, and your race, new research suggests.

Top cholesterol expert to visit SA

One of Europe's leading holistic practitioners on diabetes and cholesterol will visit SA in August to share the latest research into nutrition- and lifestyle-based approaches.

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